A Seoul rights group says this is the first North Korea-born defector taking legal action against the regime.
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Details aside, the agreement is likely to encounter legal, political and practical obstacles.
Police officer punched in Manchester Airport brawl was 'absolutely terrified'
Mohammed Amaaz, 20, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, deny assaulting police officers in Terminal 2.
UK to return some migrants to France within weeks, Starmer says
The PM says the "one in, one out" deal with France would prove trying to get to the UK via the Channel would be "in vain".
Police declare major incident over Belfast bonfire site after power supply fears
Police say the risk of the bonfire going ahead as planned is lower than carrying out the proposals to dismantle it.
Swedish minister reveals teenage son linked to extremist groups
Forssell says he will not resign over the issue and that his son has severed all ties with the groups.
Masterful Root leads England grind against India
Joe Root's superb unbeaten 99 leads England to 251-4 after day one of the third Test against India at Lord's.
Five things Trump should know about Liberia after he praised leader's 'good English'
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Gibbs-White set for £60m Spurs move medical
Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White is set to have a medical at Tottenham on Friday before completing a £60m move.
Ukrainian intelligence officer shot dead in Kyiv
The senior agent was shot in a car park in broad daylight on Thursday morning, CCTV shows.
UK faces rising and unpredictable threat from Iran, report warns
A wide-ranging report by an intelligence committee has set out the risks Iran poses to the UK.
Original Birkin bag shatters record with £7m sale
The prototype of the most famous bag in fashion, made for Jane Birkin in 1985, smashes auction records.
Seafront funfair to shut after more than 100 years
Coney Beach Amusement Park in Porthcawl is to close in October, the owners announce.
Russia's intensifying drone war is spreading fear and eroding Ukrainian morale
Ukraine is in danger of being overwhelmed by deadly strikes as Russia sends in swarms of drones.
Anisimova sinks Sabalenka as Swiatek joins her in Wimbledon final
Amanda Anisimova deals out more Grand Slam heartbreak to Aryna Sabalenka as she books her place in the Wimbledon final against Iga Swiatek.
'You're not just a tennis player' - Wimbledon stars open up about mental health
Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova and other players discuss how they take care of their mental health and fight burnout.
'You're bowled!' Brook dismissed by Bumrah as India strike after tea
Harry Brook is bowled for 11 by Jasprit Bumrah as India make a strong start after tea, reducing England to 172-4 on the opening day of the third Test against England at Lord's.
Man stabbed to death near five-star hotel in London's Knightsbridge
The man, aged 24, died at the scene outside the five-star Park Tower Hotel on Wednesday night.
Heatwave to peak this weekend as temperatures soar to 34C
Parts of the UK are already experiencing heatwave conditions, which could continue into early next week.